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We decide if quiet is something to treasure, and whether a smoothie is meal-worthy.Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.
We decide whether meeting on Zoom beats brainstorming in the boardroom, plus we debate the virtues of volunteering. Volunteering — should everyone do it? Featuring: Peter Brown, Julie Kim, Maddy Kelly, and Charlie Demers.
We're joined by comedian and writer Charlie Demers to discuss a novel that the famous crime writer Donald Westlake finished in the early '80s but which wasn't published until after his death. At the time, he apparently worried that the plot--about a famous comedian kidnapped by a Weather Underground-style group of revolutionaries--was too similar to the Martin Scoresese movie The King of Comedy. We talk about the book's take on politics and comedy, which may have some echoes in our current cultural moment. And also Charlie's relationship to these characters, since he's a stand-up comedian and someone who's quite active in progressive politics. Plus: beatniks, Bob Hope, the fragmentation of popular culture, and our pitch for a show about a detective with ADHD. To learn more about Charlie, and follow his work, visit his website: https://www.charliedemers.com/ If you like our podcast, and want to exchange a few bucks for two montly bonus episodes, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BookFight Note: This is the 3rd episode in our Noir season, but you don't need to listen to the episodes in order to enjoy them.
Charlie Demers and Lisa Baker are anything but fake when they discuss if it's okay to ignore the news. Then, are windows superior to doors? Graham Clark and Charles Haycock tear a weather-strip off each other in this architectural argument.
Matt Wright and Charlie Demers make waves in St. John's, Newfoundland when they discuss if the Atlantic Ocean is superior to the Pacific Ocean. Then, Bree Parsons and Nikki Payne bring a wealth of wit when they decide if growing up poor makes you a stronger person.
The Debaters' season finale episode is creating a buzz! Charlie Demers and Derek Seguin sweet talk the audience when they debate if maple syrup is superior to honey. Then, Henry Sir and Erica Sigurdson are ready for a pillow fight when they discuss if nothing's more fun than a sleepover.
Vancouver comedian Charlie Demers is coming to St. John's to take part in a taping of CBC's The Debaters - and he tells us what goes into making a great show
Comedian Charlie Demers returns to talk speakeasies, “We Are the World,” and Tenet. Plus, it's week 1 of MaxFunDrive 2024. Support the show at maximumfun.org/join.
Jon Dore and Charlie Demers step up to the plate when they decide if step-parents are the unsung heroes of parenting. Then, is it okay to talk to strangers? Ivan Decker and Julie Kim have the gift of gab when they talk us into this topic.
Matt talks with Comedian, Novelist & Voice Over Actor, Charlie Demers about lifelong influences, keeping ideas organized and dreams on the horizon. Charlie Demer's Website: https://www.charliedemers.com/Charlie Demers' Substack: https://charliedemers.substack.com/Charlie Demers' Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/charlie_demersMatt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkTell a friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today is a stand-up comedian, author and voice over artist.He's done all the major TV comedy tapings in the country including Just For Laughs, The Ha!ifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and even has a Comedy Now special. He's all over CBC RADIO you can hear him on Laugh Out Loud, This Is That, and he's one of the most frequently returning stars on the hit show, The Debaters. CBC RADIO called him “one of the smartest comics out there.”He's a voice over actor on two Netflix shows: Beat Bugs & The Last Kids on Earth; both of which have won Emmy Awards.He's worked with Sarah Silverman and Marc Maron, even appearing on his podcast WTF.As an author he's written 7 books and co authored an additional 3. One of his books was shortlisted for the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize and another was nominated for a BC Book Prize.His comedy album, FATHERHOOD was nominated for a Juno in 2018 and his latest comedy album, I HOPE I DON'T REMEMBER THIS MY WHOLE LIFE is available now through 604 RecordsIt's…CHARLIE DEMERS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Balazo (comedian, Evil Men) returns to the show for a block that may not be surprising in nature given the person in question, but it might be surprising that Michael displays a great amount of valiance and support for a loved one after Graham and his followers chase after her in a weird way online. This episode displays a great amount of valiance as well, as we discuss fighting each other, Grey Cup halftime shows, betting on Green Day, shaving in public, weird hockey teammates, and Stefan prepares to fly to Australia. Plus, Michael has a tweet go viral that gets us talking Benny Hill, Stefan deletes his Twitter account, and John sees a Twitter joke that is so rooted in Twitter's old days that it gets us nostalgic. If you want to get nostalgic for the early days of this podcast, supporting the show over at patreon.com/blockedparty for $5/month will get you access to our ENTIRE back catalogue of bonus episodes! That's over 100! Wowee! Plus, we're still releasing three new ones every damn month! Last week, our good friend Charlie Demers returned for a mailbag episode, and very soon, the second episode of BPD&D3 with Mike and Jesse will arrive and it promises to be as insane as the first. We also have ad-free episodes, an exclusive Discord, merch discounts, and MORE! Michael Balazo is a comedian whose new album, "Michael 1, Comedy, 0" is available wherever you get your music and/or comedy. You can also listen to him on the great Evil Men podcast every week, and you can follow him on Twitter at @mbalazo. This episode is also available in video format on our YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gavin Matts (comedian) returns to the show and catches a block that realistically we should all aspire to catch: he gets blocked by O.J. Simpson. You remember, the football player who also did some other stuff. It was a COVID-era block but Gavin doesn't catch it for a reason you'd think, but rather for a well-timed joke. And there are lots of well-timed jokes on this episode as discussion of bodegas leads us down a strange rabbit hole into the world of pitbull breeding and the very strange posters that accompany said breeding. We also chat about the YouTube comments on Gavin's new special, speaking Italian, and we revisit the classic "dog condoms" bit. Plus, we learn a lot about the Pixel Fold: Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Edition, Ludacris' stage name, and Stefan shows us a dog that poops on a window, because of course he does. If you want more of Stefan's hilarious hijinks, head on over to our Patreon page and donate to the show! Support your favorite fellas! $5/month at patreon.com/blockedparty gets you access to THREE bonus episodes every month. Last week, Adam Christie joined us for a Cullen the Herd episode where John talks about a Curling Twitter block, and this week, Charlie Demers returns to the show for a delightful mailbag. We also have ad-free episodes, access to our Discord, merch discounts, and more, so get on over there! Gavin Matts' new special is called "Progression" and it's out on YouTube now. You can follow Gavin on Instagram at @gavinmatts. This episode is also available in video format on our YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charlie Demers and Charles Haycock break the mould when they decide if expiry dates should be followed. Then, Kathleen McGee and Gavin Clarkson have a mammoth of a debate on whether fossils should be left in the ground.
From the 905 Comedy Festival, George Westerholm describes his career, with a little help from the audience! And from Hecklers Comedy Club, Charlie Demers shares his love for his mother-in-law. That's right – love! It happens!
Charles “Charlie” Demers “Just Demers” is a Juno-nominated stand-up comedian, BC Book Prize-nominated author, & co-star of two Emmy-winning Netflix animated series, Beat Bugs and The Last Kids on Earth.
Comedian Charlie Demers returns IN STUDIO to talk new babies, hot dog commercials, and Avatar 2. Plus, it's week 2 of MaxFunDrive 2023. Support the show at maximumfun.org/join.
Maddy Kelly and Graham Clark decide if umbrellas or rain jackets rain supreme. Then, Lori Gibbs and Charlie Demers decide if flattery gets you anywhere when they discuss if it's better to give than receive compliments.
Kathleen McGee and Charlie Demers engage on whether open marriages make the best bonds. Then, Saskatoon's Myles Morrison and Peter Brown are good sports when they go head-to-head on Roughriders fans being the superior spectators.
The Debaters are all smiles for the premiere of their 17th season! First, sink your teeth into Charlie Demers and Deborah Kimmett's debate on free dental care. Then, you'll be seeing double when Graham Clark debates twin brothers Dylan and Dusty Williamson on whether everyone wins with twins!
Charlie Demers (comedian) returns to the show with the rare Block Tale that has a happy ending, as a weird text exchange with an old friend ends up turning out positively and cooler heads prevail. And speaking of cooler heads, us Blocked Boys and Charlie talk about some pretty cool stuff as Stefan gets sick from the fair, Charlie teaches us lessons about our urine, and John is almost through his first watching of The Sopranos. Plus, we chat about how Charlie actually followed through with more Peep This Out! content after his last appearance on the show, and we get into One Bone shirts, Rob Schneider's new movie, the Pizza Hut "oral history", and we receive perhaps our worst Jibbitz yet. If you want some more of this show's oral history, you can head on over to patreon.com/blockedparty, where $5/month gets you access to THREE bonus episodes every damn month. Last week, Chris James joined us to talk about Stefan's block by Benny Johnson, and this week, Alison Rosen returns to the show for a Canadian Education video episode, the topic of which will be near and dear to many Canadians' hearts. Plus we've got merch discounts, an exclusive Discord, and a back catalogue of over 100 episodes to keep you company. Charlie Demers is a comedian and author whose latest book, "Noonday Dark" is available in Canada now and in the United States and the UK in the next month. His previous works are available wherever books are sold. You can also subscribe to his Substack at charliedemers.substack.com and follow him on Instagram at @CharlieDemers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the last episode before our summer break, David and Katrina are joined by author and comedian Charlie Demers. In front of a live audience, they talk about Charlie's interest in politics and share one last Story of the Week.
This week, our guest is Charlie Demers! Charlie talks about staging a protest in high school, everyone fantasizes about yelling at the elderly, and Hoffman's in the studio!Featuring Guest Host Ross Dauk: https://www.instagram.com/rossdauk/For more Charlie, go here!: https://www.charliedemers.com/We're now on Patreon! https://patreon.com/highschoolsuckedFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highschoolsucked/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HighSchoolSuckedFollow Producer Alexi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngalexi_For more Darcy & Jane click here: https://beacons.page/highschoolsuckedpodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week on the pod; the Beloved Charlie Demers his down with Dino to talk comedy, civil rights, the social fallout of our post pandemic world and more comedy. At one point Jordan our Producer walks out on the pod. Will he come back? Of course; Strictly Beloved 4 Life MFs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestrictlybelovedpodcast/message
Kids in the Hall's Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald talk about the troupe's long-awaited return to television, experimental band Son Lux share how they wrote the score for Everything Everywhere All at Once, Raven Chacon speaks about his Pulitzer Prize-winning piece Voiceless Mass and comedian Charlie Demers debuts his new album I Hope I Don't Remember This My Whole Life.
Comedian and writer Charlie Demers returns to talk about writing seven books, the Velvet Underground Documentary, and rookie waiters. Plus, it's week 2 of MaxFunDrive 2022. Support the show at maximumfun.org/join.
On this week's Richard Crouse Show we meet Katherine Ryan. She is a Canadian who moved to England in 2007 with a boyfriend who wanted to start a comedy career in the UK. His comedy career didn't take off, but hers did, and now Brits know and love her from the many panel shows she's appeared on, her wildly popular no-filter podcast Telling Everybody Everything or her Netflix comedy-drama “The Duchess.” She also has a new series, Backstage with Katherine Ryan, which will showcase live stand-up sets from beloved and emerging comedians. She's known for being hilariously herself in a non-apologetic way, so it doesn't comes as a surprise that her latest project, a memoir that details her rise to U.K. fame and her Canadian life before that as a Hooters waiter and Ryerson student, and before that her life in Sarnia, is called “The Audacity.” We'll also get to know actor Tim Roth. The English actor is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino… movies like “Reservoir Dogs,” “Pulp Fiction,” “Four Rooms” and “The Hateful Eight.” He is a Golden Globe and Oscar nominated actor who returns to theatres in Sundown, an intriguing film about a man who radically changes his life. We'll talk all about that movie, his memorable turn in Pulp Fiction and his upcoming role in “She-Hulk,” opposite Tatiana Maslany later in the show. The we meet comedian Charlie Demers. CBC radio called him “one of the smartest comics out there.” He is an acclaimed Vancouver playwright, author, radio personality, voice actor and comedian and also has a new comedy album called “I Hope I Don't Remember This My Whole Life” available now wherever you legally buy and download albums.
On this week's Richard Crouse Show we meet Katherine Ryan. She is a Canadian who moved to England in 2007 and now Brits know and love her from the many panel shows she's appeared on, her wildly popular no-filter podcast Telling Everybody Everything or her Netflix comedy-drama “The Duchess.” On this week's Richard Crouse Show we meet Katherine Ryan. She is a Canadian who moved to England in 2007 with a boyfriend who wanted to start a comedy She's known for being hilariously herself in a non-apologetic way, so it doesn't comes as a surprise that her latest project, a memoir that details her rise to U.K. fame and her Canadian life before that as a Hooters waiter and Ryerson student, and before that her life in Sarnia, is called “The Audacity.” We'll also get to know actor Tim Roth. The English actor is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino… movies like “Reservoir Dogs,” “Pulp Fiction,” “Four Rooms” and “The Hateful Eight.” He is a Golden Globe and Oscar nominated actor who returns to theatres in Sundown, an intriguing film about a man who radically changes his life. We'll talk all about that movie, his memorable turn in Pulp Fiction and his upcoming role in “She-Hulk,” opposite Tatiana Maslany later in the show. The we meet comedian Charlie Demers. CBC radio called him “one of the smartest comics out there.” He is an acclaimed Vancouver playwright, author, radio personality, voice actor and comedian and also has a new comedy album called “I Hope I Don't Remember This My Whole Life” available now wherever you legally buy and download albums.
Hosts: Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en Guests: Don Valley Girls // https://www.shedoesthecity.com/meet-the-don-valley-girls-torontos-newest-sketch-comedy-revue Charlie Demers // https://www.thecomedymix.com/?portfolio=charlie-demers It's another Sunday night in comedy, and with festival season JUST around the corner, we sit down with one of the newest troupes making moves in Toronto's sketch scene - The Don Valley Girls! And, finding the funny in a world gone crazy with special guest Charlie Demers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maddy Kelly and Charlie Demers take us back to school, arguing if a mid-life crisis is an easier experience than a quarter-life crisis. Then, Kathleen McGee and Graham Clark deliver an egg-cellent performance in their debate on all-day breakfast.
From smack in the middle of the country, Charlie Demers and Big Daddy Tazz are in Winnipeg discussing if the middle is always the best place to be? Then, Nour Hadidi and Graham Clark sign up for a debate on petitions.
Charlie Demers and Ryan Belleville cast their vote over which country has the most entertaining elections: Canada or the U.S.? Then, Kristeen von Hagen and Chris Locke take things to the Sesame Street over kids tv shows.
Sean Lecomber and Charlie Demers serve up big laughs in this delicious debate. Then, Julie Kim and Gavin Clarkson refuse to go Micro-soft on each other when they discuss careers in technology.
For The Debaters season finale, it's an unbreakable episode from 2018 with Charlie Demers and Lara Rae exchanging ideas on replacing versus repairing. Then, Paul Rabliauskas and Erica Sigurdson go for big laughs when they look at growing up in small towns.
On episode 22, long-time pal Niki Ashton (MP for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski) unpacks Canada's urgent tasks at home & beyond, including reckoning with the legacy of Genocide, the welcome renaissance of the Left and why every socialist boat actually does need an anchor (sorry Pat Martin!) in a friendly virtual sit-down with host Charlie Demers.Find out more about Niki's work at https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/niki-ashton(36037) and https://nikiashton.ndp.ca/Get early access to the show by stepping in the chit-chat and subscribing to Charlie's excellent Substack at https://charliedemers.substack.com/people/14775259-charlie-demers or find new episodes one week after release wherever you get your podcasts!
On a new episode of Charlie Demers' Full of Chit-Chat comedian (and Charlie's former 'Fight or Fight Crew' mental health podcast co-host) Dave Harris comes by to talk about brain chemistry, beard maintenance and being haunted by the seminal 1990 classic novelty song 'Do the Bartman'.Find David's comedy album 'Pointless' at https://604shop.com/collections/dave-harrisGet early access to the show by stepping in the chit-chat and subscribing to Charlie's excellent Substack at https://charliedemers.substack.com/people/14775259-charlie-demers or find new episodes one week after release wherever you get your podcasts!
On an auspicious episode 20 host Charlie Demers welcomes BC's Attorney General & Minister for Housing for a conversation on political culture, pandemic, & complicated inheritances. Plus: a special surprise appearance by Charlie's daughter, adorably interrupting a conversation about the housing market!Find out more about David's work as the MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey at https://davidebymla.ca/Get early access to the show by stepping in the chit-chat and subscribing to Charlie's excellent Substack at https://charliedemers.substack.com/people/14775259-charlie-demers or find new episodes one week after release wherever you get your podcasts!
On a new Full of Chit-Chat host Charlie Demers welcomes master Vancouver crime novelist Sam Wiebe to talk space & time, but not in a physics way. Also Rambo.Find out more about Wiebe's award-winning crime fiction at http://samwiebe.com/Get early access to the show by stepping in the chit-chat and subscribing to Charlie's excellent Substack at https://charliedemers.substack.com/people/14775259-charlie-demers or find new episodes one week after release wherever you get your podcasts!
On a new Full of Chit-Chat star of stage and screen Lorne Cardinal joins host Charlie Demers to discuss the international cultural phenomenon of Corner Gas & the enduring legacy of Billy Dee Williams.For more about Lorne's life and career check out:https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/lorne-cardinal-sits-and-talks-about-life-and-acting/Get early access to the show by stepping in the chit-chat and subscribing to Charlie's excellent Substack at https://charliedemers.substack.com/people/14775259-charlie-demers or find new episodes one week after release wherever you get your podcasts!
On a new episode two pals with 9 generations in Vancouver between them sit down for a conversation about geography, memory and family as Kai Nagata joins host Charlie Demers to talk about what it means to have deep roots in a place you're not Indigenous to, the broad range of PNE-related memories & where to look for (& contribute to building) hope.For more about Kai go to https://kainagata.com/Get early access to the show by stepping in the chit-chat and subscribing to Charlie's excellent Substack at https://charliedemers.substack.com/people/14775259-charlie-demers or find new episodes one week after release wherever you get your podcasts!
On episode 9 of Full of Chit-Chat the spotlight falls on the man with the plan(ned economy) as host Charlie Demers welcomes author & science journalist Leigh Phillips for a conversation on vaccine rollout nightmares, the beauty of the scientific method & why if you're going to be a socialist you should probably like people!Find Leigh's work at https://leighphillips.wordpress.com/Get early access to the show by stepping in the chit-chat and subscribing to Charlie's excellent Substack at https://charliedemers.substack.com/people/14775259-charlie-demers
On a new episode author & economist Seth Klein joins host Charlie Demers for a conversation about what WWII & COVID can teach us about fighting climate change, his grandfather's relationship to trade unionism & Donald Duck & which surprise past Full of Chit-Chat guest he's secretly married to — THE ANSWER WILL SHOCK YOU!Get Seth's book 'The Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency' at https://www.sethklein.ca/book
On a new episode host Charlie Demers welcomes Squamish nation councillor, Indigenous language revitalization advocate/activist/educator & Vancity board member Khelsilem for a conversation that's an hour-long antidote to despair, without ever having to stick your head in the sand. Find out more about Khelsilem's work at https://khelsilem.com/
In this inaugural episode host Charlie Demers talks to Vancouver city councillor Christine Boyle about holidays in a multi-faith household, the literal and metaphorical crap of municipal politics, & how she held the line against a police budget increase for 2021.Find out more about Christine's work at https://vancouver.ca/your-government/christine-boyle.aspx
Ivan Decker and Charlie Demers have a gift for you when they compare gift bags and wrapping paper. Then, Shirley Gnome and Wes Borg hit all the right notes in their debate on duets.
For this 250th episode of the podcast we're taking a look at the state of modern fatherhood. First we're talking to stand-up comedian, writer and political activist Charlie Demers. He's one of dozens of notable Canadians who, through interviews, have contributed to a great new book of essays called 40 Fathers: Men Talk About Parenting. The book was written by family counsellor and writer Tessa Lloyd, who joins us in the second part of this episode to talk about what compelled her to gather the points of view of dads at this particular time. Show Notes Love our work? Please check out our Patreon Campaign! Become a patron of the show for as little as $1 per month
SEANPOD - Lostpod #4:Sean welcomes Guest Pianist Terry Parker to the Pod. Sean discusses the mysteries of luggage and interviews hilarious Charlie Demers.Check out www.SeanCullen.com Follow The Seanpod on Twitter @TheSeanpodFollow Seán on Twitter @MrSeanCullenFollow Mark Edwards on Twitter @someguymarkJoin his Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/ComedianSeanCullenClick Here to Sign up to Seán Cullen's emailer to be updated on the latest Seánpod episodes, Seán Cullen news, and appearances.
Brent parks his carcass across from comedian and best selling author Charlie Demers, to discuss labour relations, family relations, animation, and crime fiction. Among many, many other things.
Hilarious comedian and author Charlie Demers returns to talk ventriloquism, nair and French. Happy 150th episode!!
Hilarious comedian, writer and dream guest Charlie Demers joins the co-ghosts to discuss bad pizza, other people's kids and goths training crows.
Comedian, author, and Real-Life Dad Charlie Demers guests to talk about his dad feelings, and his new book co-written with George Bowering, The Dad Dialogues.